Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Google Pixel 7 PRO: SAR comparison

The Google Pixel 7 PRO lists the lower head sar, cellular only (us): 1.09 W/kg vs 1.13 W/kg for the Google Pixel 9 Pro (4% lower). Reported SAR values in W/kg; lower is shaded green and higher red within each row, for comparison only.

Side-by-side SAR values

Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Google Pixel 7 PRO reported SAR and specs
MeasurementGoogle Pixel 9 ProGoogle Pixel 7 PRO
Head SAR, cellular only (US)1.13 W/kg1.09 W/kg
Body SAR, cellular only (US)0.99 W/kg0.91 W/kg
Head SAR, Wi-Fi + cellular (US)1.59 W/kg1.17 W/kg
Body SAR, Wi-Fi + cellular (US)1.59 W/kg1.18 W/kg
Hotspot SAR, cellular only (US)0.85 W/kg0.90 W/kg
Hotspot SAR, Wi-Fi + cellular (US)1.59 W/kg1.53 W/kg
Display: TypeLTPO* OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1500 nits (peak)
Display: Size6.3 inches, 96.3 cm2 (~87.6% screen-to-body ratio)6.7 inches, 110.6 cm2 (~88.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Display: Resolution1280 x 2856 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~495 ppi density)1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~512 ppi density)
Display: ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Hardware: Operating SystemAndroid 14, up to 7 major Android upgradesAndroid 13
Hardware: ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4 (4 nm)Google Tensor G2 (5 nm)
Hardware: CPUOcta-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Hardware: GPUMali-G715 MC7Mali-G710 MP7
Battery: TypeLi-Ion 4700 mAh, non-removableLi-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable
Battery: Charging27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 55% in 30 min (advertised) 21W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand) 12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger) Reverse wireless23W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) 23W wireless Reverse wireless
Battery: Battery Test—Endurance rating 83h
Design: TypeBarBar
Design: Dimensions152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9 mm (6.41 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
Design: Weight199 g (7.02 oz)212 g (7.48 oz)
Design: ColorsPorcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, ObsidianObsidian, Snow, Hazel

Colors make differences within the same measurement easy to see. They do not label a phone safe or unsafe. US values use 1 g of tissue and the 1.6 W/kg limit; EU values use 10 g and 2 W/kg, so don't mix them. What SAR tells you.

Questions and answers

Which has lower head SAR, the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Google Pixel 7 PRO?

The Google Pixel 7 PRO lists the lower head sar, cellular only (us): 1.09 W/kg vs 1.13 W/kg for the Google Pixel 9 Pro (4% lower). Values are reported maximums from FCC filings as listed in the RF Safe dataset, in W/kg averaged over 1 gram of tissue.

Which has lower body SAR, the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Google Pixel 7 PRO?

The Google Pixel 7 PRO lists the lower body sar, cellular only (us): 0.91 W/kg vs 0.99 W/kg for the Google Pixel 9 Pro (8% lower). Values are reported maximums from FCC filings as listed in the RF Safe dataset, in W/kg averaged over 1 gram of tissue.

Which has lower hotspot SAR (Wi-Fi + cellular), the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Google Pixel 7 PRO?

The Google Pixel 7 PRO lists the lower hotspot sar, wi-fi + cellular (us): 1.53 W/kg vs 1.59 W/kg for the Google Pixel 9 Pro (4% lower). Values are reported maximums from FCC filings as listed in the RF Safe dataset, in W/kg averaged over 1 gram of tissue.

What is the highest reported SAR value for each phone?

Across the six US measurements, the Google Pixel 9 Pro's highest listed value is 1.59 W/kg and the Google Pixel 7 PRO's is 1.53 W/kg. The FCC limit for the head and body is 1.6 W/kg averaged over 1 gram. Wi-Fi + cellular values are simultaneous-transmission sums and are evaluated differently, so read each row on its own.

Does a lower SAR mean a phone is safer?

No. SAR is a lab compliance measurement taken at maximum power. Everyday exposure depends on signal strength, distance from the body and which radios are active. Use SAR to compare phones, not as a health score.

Where do these numbers come from?

From the RF Safe SAR dataset, compiled from FCC equipment authorization filings (FCC ID A4RGEC77 and A4RGP4BC). Nothing on this page is estimated.

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